The Nail File · Los Angeles · Updated July 2026
The 11 best nail salons in Los Angeles
A shortlist of the Los Angeles salons that come up again and again in public reviews and local coverage — what each is known for, and where it sits on the map.
Koreatown
Làmay Nail Spa
custom nail art and organic spa manicures and pedicures.
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 130, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Koreatown
Hana Nail
Korean-style nail art.
4157 W 5th St, Ste 228, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Koreatown
Trésor Nail & Lash
long-lasting gel manicures and lash services.
3538 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Koreatown
Nail Ria
nail art and detailed nail design.
244 S Oxford Ave, Ste 2, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Wilshire Center
Le Lani Nail Spa
cat-eye, chrome, 3D work, extensions and builder gel.
3832 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Hollywood
Color Coat Beauty Boutique
highly reviewed full-service nail and waxing boutique.
7300 W Sunset Blvd, Ste C, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Silver Lake
Maison Nail Spa
non-toxic gel, custom nail art and vegan spa pedicures.
2474 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Silver Lake
Gloss Nailspa
relaxing atmosphere and cleanliness; Gel-X and nail art.
2911 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Studio City
Bellacures
clean, eco-friendly manicures with hospital-grade sterilization.
13033 Ventura Blvd, Ste A, Studio City, CA 91604
Sherman Oaks
Charme Nails & Beauty
vegan nail and beauty services; walk-ins welcome.
14566 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Beverly Grove
Chi Studio
boutique nail salon.
8317 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
How to choose between them
A list gets you candidates, not a decision. The fastest way to narrow it: pick the service first, because the best custom-art studio and the best fast-gel shop are rarely the same business. Then check the salon's own photos for consistency across all ten nails, and ask how they remove a set — the full method is in our guide to finding a salon.
What you should expect to pay
Before you book, know the going rate so an upcharge doesn't surprise you at the register. Our Los Angeles price guide lists 2026 ranges for gel manicures, Russian manicures, extensions, pedicures and art — plus what moves the price across the metro.
Where these salons sit on the map
Los Angeles isn't one nail market, and neighborhood usually predicts both specialty and price. The Los Angeles neighborhood guide breaks the city into pockets with $–$$$ signals, and the city overview ties it together.